Sr. ASIC Design Verification Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

SpaceX

Austin, US

On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level ASIC verification engineers comfortable with dynamic environments and extended work hours, requiring US citizenship or permanent residency.

Best fit for

Engineers with 5+ years in ASIC verification and test bench development.
— “5+ years of experience with design verification and test bench development”
Candidates proficient in UVM/OVM/VMM methodologies and constrained random verification.
— “Experience with verification methodologies such as UVM/OVM/VMM”
Self-starters capable of hands-on execution in complex digital design verification.
— “Be a hands-on self-starter who can execute the steps required to fully verify a complex digital designs”

Things to consider

Requires US citizenship, permanent residency, or eligibility for ITAR authorization.
— “To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident”
Extended hours and weekend work may be necessary to meet milestones.
— “Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones”

How to stand out

Demonstrate expertise in developing comprehensive test plans and coverage models.
— “Expertise in developing test plans, implementing coverage models, and analyzing results”
Highlight scripting automation skills, particularly with Python.
— “Experience with scripting languages, e.g. Python for automation”
Showcase experience in chip bring-up and post-silicon validation.
— “RTL design, chip bring-up, and post-silicon validation experience”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

Developed and executed test plans for complex digital designs
Contributed to pre-silicon verification and post-silicon validation

Typical background

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering5+ years of experience in design verification and test bench development

Skills & requirements

Required

ASIC Design VerificationDigital ASIC VerificationTest Bench DevelopmentUvm/ovm/vmmObject-oriented ProgrammingScripting LanguagesRTL DesignChip Bring-upPost-silicon Validation

Preferred

Python

Stack & domain

PythonUvmOvmVmmRtl DesignChip Bring-upPost-silicon ValidationLeadershipProblem-solvingCodingCommunicationAsicDigital DesignVerificationTest Bench Development

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
SR. ASIC DESIGN VERIFICATION ENGINEER (SILICON ENGINEERING)
At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe. 
We are seeking a motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious engineer who will work alongside world-class cross-disciplinary teams (systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, product engineering, ASIC implementation). In this role, you will be developing cutting-edge next-generation ASICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures around the globe. These chips are enabling connectivity in places it has previously not been available, affordable or reliable. Your efforts will help deliver cutting-edge solutions that will expand the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network.   
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for digital ASIC verification at block and system level
Write and review test plans, develop test harnesses and test sequences
Responsible for test plan execution, running regressions, code and functional coverage closure
Contribute towards pre-silicon verification, chip bring-up and post-silicon validation
Be a hands-on self-starter who can execute the steps required to fully verify a complex digital designs
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering
5+ years of experience with design verification and test bench development
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Advanced degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering
Experience with verification methodologies such as UVM/OVM/VMM
Strong object-oriented programming knowledge
Strong problem-solving and coding skills
Experience in constrained random verification
Expertise in developing test plans, implementing coverage models, and analyzing results
Experience with scripting languages, e.g. Python for automation
RTL design, chip bring-up, and post-silicon validation experience
Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)